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“To live is to have changed, and to have lived well is to have changed often.” -- John Henry Newman

 We  serve our clients through face to face sessions in the office or through telehealth. Please call to schedule an appointment today. 


If you find yourself struggling with adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, marital problems, substance abuse, or gambling issues in Erie PA or the surrounding counties, the experienced and caring team at Wellspring of Life, LLC can help. We are here to assist you. Please give us a call today.

Counseling Services can be the answer to provide you with a new and happier lifestyle. We help you to achieve your goals by creating an empathetic, safe and caring therapeutic environment that fosters change and growth.

Our counseling services focus on eliciting change and addressing current beliefs and behaviors that lead to the negative outcomes in life. By motivating and empowering the individual with skills and strategies, we seek to overcome their issues to accomplish happiness, self-confidence and a resolution of the problem.

Christian Counseling is available for those seeking to incorporate faith into the mental health process. It is the grace and strength of God that heals and empowers us to live a healthy and spirit-filled life with our loving and saving God.

About Patrick J. Damond, MDiv, MA, LPC, NCC, April Damond, MS, LPC, Julie Brieger, PhD, LPC, NCC,  Melissa Peck, LPC , Kayla Walker, LPC and Andrea Zeiber, LPC

Patrick, owner of Wellspring of Life, LLC, has been a Licensed Professional Counselor working in the mental health field for over 19 years and over 15 years in addiction. Areas of interest are addiction, anxiety and depressive disorders, gambling problems, marital and family issues, mood disorders, substance abuse, trauma and Christian Counseling.


April Damond was a former trauma nurse for four years with experience in physical and mental well being. She has been a therapist for three years. Areas of interests include anxiety, depression, martial issues, grief and bereavement, and trauma. April is genuine, supportive, and empathic and laid back. April believes in being on equal grounds with all clients. April will be a coach, cheerleader, and teammate to help clients potentially achieve their goals.

Dr. Julie, of Wellspring of Life, LLC, has been a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience with a focus on grief and bereavement, trauma, women's issues and working with cancer patients and their family members.

Missy, of Wellspring of Life LLC, has over 15 years experience working in the mental and behavioral health field. She has been a licensed therapist for the last 11 years. Missy works with issues related to depression, anxiety, stress, anger, grief and trauma. Missy is supportive, kind and a good listener with a sense of humor. She will focus on ways to help you achieve happiness and balance in your life, and is eager help you make a commitment to being a better you!

Kayla is a licensed therapist who has 5 years of experience working in the field. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. Kayla has experience working with people involved with the criminal justice system, OCY and with addiction concerns. Kayla is trained in EMDR therapy and is working towards becoming a certified EMDR therapist. She also uses CBT, DBT, and SFBT informed techniques to help her clients identify problems, create goals, and actively work to make meaningful change in their lives.  All of these approaches are focused on looking at a problem and creating the best solution with the best outcome possible.

Andrea, of Wellspring of Life, is a licensed therapist who has a doctorate in psychology. I have over 20 years of experience working with people to support them in managing symptoms of mental health, addressing stressors, and supportive themselves to achieve their goals. I work with people who need help addressing trauma, personality disorders, substance abuse concerns, psychosis, bipolar disorder, forensic histories, and general mental health needs. I like to work with my clients to create a therapy plan based on their needs and preferences to support them in being ready to successfully discharge from services.

We offer a free initial phone consultation.

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